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Scipio, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · McIntosh County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
59 Population 86/sq mi density
$85,000 Home Value $192,857 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
235 Violent Crime/100K 5,131 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
235 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Scipio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates35.0513°N, 95.9556°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcIntosh County County
Nearest AirportMc Alester Regional (MLC)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.4 / 100
Community Resilience5.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,557 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on May 12, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 91 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 144 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 62 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 125 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 144 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 148 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 130 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 111 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 91 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 47 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 130 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 149 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 144 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 124 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 123 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 128 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

712 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 85 fatalities, 851 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 92 km 5
May 11, 1992 EF4 34 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 67 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 86 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 80 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 94 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 97 km 0
May 5, 1961 EF4 92 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 63 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 78 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 75 km 7
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 41 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 45 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 89 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 58 km 0
Oct 4, 1998 EF3 83 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 15 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 13 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 19 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 13 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 52 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 8 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 9 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 33 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 52 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 55 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 56 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 8 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 74 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 80 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 40 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 8 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 52 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 28 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 51 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in

Scipio has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.8").

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